Celebrate summer with this refreshing Watermelon Cocktail—perfect for sunny days and outdoor gatherings. Made with juicy, seedless watermelon, fresh blueberries, mint, and a splash of tequila, this vibrant drink combines sweet, tangy, and herbal flavors for a delightful, cool libation. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the ultimate way to elevate your summer refreshment menu.
During the summer months, when watermelon is at its peak we thoroughly enjoy making a delicious cocktail with some of it, using tequila as the spirit of choice!
Watermelon Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 pound)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 3/4 cups blueberries
- 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/4 cups silver tequila
- Ice
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer with the sugar and stir over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool.
- In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, blueberries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Pour the cocktail into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
